Early intervention is very important for the successful development of a Down Syndrome child. Occupational, physical and speech therapy help with this development. In addition, attending school is also necessary.
Cures:
For now, there is no cure for Down Syndrome. Although, this condition can be detected by screenings or diagnostic testings on the unborn baby. Screenings can estimate the risk that a fetus has Down Syndrome. Diagnostic testings can tell if the fetus has Down Syndrome also. Diagnostic tests are 99% accurate.
Progression:
People with Down Syndrome typically live to the age of 60. Over 25% of the people with Down Syndrome who live until the age of 35 will likely develop symptoms of dementia similar to Alzheimer's. About 1 in a 100 people with Down Syndrome will develop Leukemia.
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Early intervention is very important for the successful development of a Down Syndrome child. Occupational, physical and speech therapy help with this development. In addition, attending school is also necessary.Cures:
For now, there is no cure for Down Syndrome. Although, this condition can be detected by screenings or diagnostic testings on the unborn baby. Screenings can estimate the risk that a fetus has Down Syndrome. Diagnostic testings can tell if the fetus has Down Syndrome also. Diagnostic tests are 99% accurate.Progression:
People with Down Syndrome typically live to the age of 60. Over 25% of the people with Down Syndrome who live until the age of 35 will likely develop symptoms of dementia similar to Alzheimer's. About 1 in a 100 people with Down Syndrome will develop Leukemia.http://kidshealth.org/parent/medical/genetic/down_syndrome.html